Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25th, 2016

Students,

Today we took our STAAR benchmark test! I have no doubt in my mind that you all nailed it. For those of you whose brains are mush like and have to come to my class still, we are watching a video summarizing our current unit. See below for a link.




Tuesday, February 23, 2016

February 23rd, 2016

Students,

Today we began to engage with the Roaring Twenties. A time of widespread economic prosperity that disguised a larger economic problem. Please see attached power point for your notes if you were absent.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7STEwSm9TQ1BMQ3M/view?usp=sharing

REMINDER:

It is possible that your test will be on Friday although it may be pushed back to monday or tuesday next week depending on classroom discussions. Just in Case here is the review.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW41S3JkMUNNa0k/view?usp=sharing

Monday, February 22, 2016

February 22nd, 2016

Students,

Today we presented out our posters that we analyzed on Friday completing our G.O's and showing us the extent of effort that went into convincing the citizens of the United States that maybe this whole "War to end all wars" was a good idea!

It is possible that your test will be on Friday although it may be pushed back to monday or tuesday next week depending on classroom discussions. Just in Case here is the review.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW41S3JkMUNNa0k/view?usp=sharing

February 20th, 2016

Students,

Today we analyzed propaganda posters from WWI. We discussed their objectives and the generic tools utilized to effectively carry out their goals. If you were absent buckle up and get ready to make notes on presentations from your peers on Monday.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

February 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2016

Students,

Today we started down the arduous path of World War I. We will only take time to review the highlights of this conflict and to put an emphasis on America's involvement in the affair. Please see below for a copy of the PPT.

PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
 just a reminder you will need to download the PPT to view it in its entirety.


REMINDERS:

The end of the 4th six weeks is Friday. Get all of your work turned in!